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Top Trending Hotels Near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great property"
United States
Rebecca and Jason
The price is €692
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1028)
"Clean room, nice area, fast check in, great breakfast "
United States
Mayra
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"Excellent location"
United States
Raquel
The price is €243
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1174)
"Great easy hotel - perfect for short stays "
United States
Lisa
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andy
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Exterior
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Great breakfast, conveniently located"
United States
Anna
The price is €164
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (917)
"Great hotel "
United States
Rudy
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (614)
"Great place for a quick overnight stay. Comfortable and clean."
United States
Mary Anne
Casa Del Sol
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff"
United States
George
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1293)
"Wonderful location - check-in was extremely friendly and he upgraded my room. "
United States
Clifford
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1018)
"Hotel was renovated nicely."
United States
Frank
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hotel Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1938)
"Always a great place to stay!"
United States
Ashley
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beach
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (212)
"Clean and comfortable beds "
United States
Kelly
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1747)
"Well maintained property, friendly helpful staff. "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Quiet great staff clean comfortable beds great service great location"
United States
Ed
The price is €408
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Mason Beach Inn
Terrace/patio
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (850)
"Great staff and perfect location"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is €232
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1035)
"The staff has been very friendly the last couple of times we have stayed. "
United States
Paul
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from property
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1073)
"Clean, quiet, fun little boutique inn. "
Canada
Julie
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Beachside Inn
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (120)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
United States
Alexia
The price is €242
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1088)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Orlando
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara Historical Museum might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location."
Carlos 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Californian

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?
Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit West Beach and East Beach as part of your Waterfront travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
West Beach, East Beach and Leadbetter Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.